Elizabeth Bloomquist
Birth & Postpartum Doula
About
Since before I can remember I have thrived when I support other people. I followed my path through many classes, courses and certificates that all came together when I committed to becoming a doula. When I started my professional birth and postpartum doula journey in 2014 I knew that I had finally found my calling. You know, getting to the point that work is no longer work. I had loved my work as a herbalist and aromatherapist, but didn’t realize yet that it was such a small piece of what I have to offer. Working for families as a doula I am able to provide connected, unbiased support that is tailored to the families current needs throughout pregnancy and/or the first year of parenting each child.
Words clients use to describe me: passionate, reliable, professional, open & honest, connected, confident, informed, comforting, empowering…
Certified Birth Doula
Certified Birth Doula- Madriella Doula Network
Certificate of Completion- Birth Doula Training- DONA International
Certified Postpartum Doula
Certified Postpartum Doula- Madriella Doula Network
Certificate of Completion- Postpartum Doula Training- DONA International
Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula
Certificate of Completion- Trained Hypnobabies® Hypno-Doula
Perinatal Mental Health Professional
Certificate of Completion- Perinatal Mood Disorders Certificate Training- Postpartum Support International (PSI)
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Acupressure for Birth Professionals
Certificate of Completion- Krystal Kinnunen, LAC
Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death Doula
Certificate of Completion- Empty Arms: Enhancing care when a baby dies- Sherokee Isles, Babies Remembered
Holistic Nutrition Specialist
Certificate in Holistic Nutrition- American College of Healthcare Studies
Asheville Doula Collective Member
Doula Advocate- Member of Asheville’s Collective of Independent Doulas
Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Specialist
Certificate of Attendence- MAHEC- Breastfeeding Basics and Problem-Solving for Birth and Postpartum Doulas
Herbalist
Certificate of Completion- 750 Hour Art & Science of Western Herbalist Program- Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies
Certified Aromatherapist
Certificate of Completion- Level 1 Aromatherapy- Mindy Greene, Green Scentsations
Certified Aromatherapist- Certificate of Completion- Level 2 – American College of Healthcare Studies
Master Aromatherapy Diploma- American College of Healthcare Studies
Certified Flower Essence Practitioner
Certificate of Completion- Flower Essence Practitioner Certificate- American College of Healthcare Studies
Meet your needs. The prenatal and postpartum periods are times for new and growing families to be nurtured and supported. Drawing upon a wealth of experience serving people in our community I enjoy bringing my skills together to provide continuous, reliable care. I openly share my wisdom and confident energy to assist when needed, but believe in allowing your path to unfold so that every expecting person may discover her/their deep and innate strength. I happily serve expecting people of Asheville and the surrounding areas at their Hospital and Homebirths, Natural and Medicated Births, Inductions and Planned/Unplanned Cesarean Births.
At home, my husband and I enjoy raising our two kids, spending time outside on our 3 acre herb and veggie farm or on hikes, dancing to all types of music and cooking yummy meals with friends and family. I also support families as a community herbalist, clinical aromatherapist and flower essence practitioner with a focus on women’s health, birth support and fertility.